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Persil Non Bio Laundry Washing Liquid

ownerHenkel AG & Co. KGaA (Germany)
originGermany
manufacturedmultipleCountries

Persil is one of the most recognized laundry brands in the world, notable for its unique dual ownership structure. Originally invented in Germany in 1907 by Henkel as the world’s first 'self-acting' detergent, the brand was later licensed to other companies as it expanded internationally. In the United Kingdom, Ireland, and France, the rights to the Persil name were acquired by Unilever in the early 20th century. Consequently, while Henkel owns and markets Persil across most of continental Europe and North America, Unilever owns and manufactures the British version seen in the image.

For the UK market, Persil products are primarily manufactured in Unilever's facilities across Europe, including major sites in the United Kingdom (such as the historic Port Sunlight factory) and other regional hubs. The 'Non Bio' variant is specifically formulated for the UK market to be gentle on skin, lacking the enzymes found in 'Bio' versions, making it a staple for households with sensitive skin or for washing baby clothes.

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